Veteran CBS News correspondent David Martin was honored at the Pentagon for his 40 years of dedicated reporting on America's military and national security. Since 1983, his extensive experience and robust network of sources have garnered him multiple awards and recognition of journalistic excellence.
A true professional and a gentleman. David’s journalistic style, and that of his producers, has earned the trust of the senior leaders he’s interacted with for decades. This trust translated to informing the public with objective information…good and bad, David and his team kept the focus on the story that needed to be conveyed. Congratulations on a career well served.
Bravo Zulu David! A legendary “old school” journalist, the military and our country owe him a debt of gratitude.
Wow David, what a great run you've had. I actually remember when you started at CBS Washington and hit the ground running. You and Roxanne were an amazing Pentagon reporter/ producer team from the start, and you kept going for many more years, keeping us all informed on one of the most important beats around. You deserve all the accolades coming your way. Thank you for shedding light for us all. 🙏
When I started at CBS News and Stations in 2014 (when David Martin had *only* been covering the Pentagon for *30* years), a high-ranking manager told me David was the DC bureau’s best: incredibly sourced, intrepid, dogged & as objective as a journalist can be. We salute you, David, on 40.
The Gold Standard of fairness and professionalism in the best press corps in the world! So honored to have worked with you, David!
I’ve had the pleasure of working with David Martin for over 20 years. He embodies a professional with a never quit attitude. Always checking facts and sources. His style was old school and the business will miss him. Good luck Captain
One of a kind
Since I started watching the Evening News with Dan Rather as a kid, David Martin has been the face of the military beat for CBS News. Congrats on a legendary career, David. Enjoy your retirement. You've earned it.
Thank you for your extensive and extraordinary career of investigative reporting and journalism excellence. You brought the world to our living rooms and kept us informed with truth and honesty of the events across the globe.
National Environmental Correspondent at CBS News and Stations, Host of “On the Dot”
3moCongratulations, David Martin. When I was a boy, I watched the news every night with my Dad — who loved CBS News. It’s how I fell in love with the news, too. You frequently filled our living room with important stories. If he were alive today, I’m sure my dad would be sending me a link to this story… with a note about how much he respected you. And I do too.